Job prospects Papermaking And Finishing Machine Operator in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators (NOC 94121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 94%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology